Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 266 [Nerve Knife VS Flying Cat]

Bobcats first game, George - Hill, Anthony - Morrow, Marc - Gasol did not enter the list of 12 players.Gasol came from Europe to play in the NBA. Hayes worried that not being able to play would affect his mentality, so he had a conversation with him before the game.

Gasol was not dissatisfied with the coaching staff's decision.He understands that the Bobcats are very strong inside. They have Camby and Lopez in positional warfare, and Bargnani and Landry in fast break. Among the inside players, he is indeed the least competitive one. He can only strengthen practice. When there is an injury in the team or when a certain player is in a downturn, he will step up.

In the locker room, D'Antoni announced the starting lineup, with Durant replacing Azubuike at shooting guard.Tactical adjustments have also been made, and D'Antoni accepted Hayes' suggestion to train young players.

"Control the rhythm, play the triangle offense in the down position. Chuck wants the ball in the low post and attracts the defense. The starting shooting guard for the Cavaliers today is either West or Pavlovich. Kevin (Durant) is matching their Sometimes there is a height advantage, Chuck attracts the defense, passes the ball to Kevin, gives him space for singles, and resolutely hits this point! If it is replaced by James or a tall inside player to defend Kevin, Gerrard will go to the high position Make a screen, or hand it over to Chuck for singles. When defending, 122 zone defense, compress the defense to the three-second zone, Gerrard mainly defends James from the outside, Chuck makes up the defense, don't let him break through easily." D'Antoni said.

"What if they compress the defense and use the same 122 zone defense?" Hayes asked.

"It's very simple. You pull up to the high position to support the offense. After the pick-and-roll, you also shoot from the outside to kill them. I will adjust the lineup at that time. We have no shortage of shooters." D'Antoni laughed.

After talking about the tactics, Durant stood there with a dull expression and smirked.Hayes patted him on the shoulder and said, "Kevin, you're nearly a head taller than West, and with your wingspan, he can't block your shots. We'll pass the ball to you. Play hard!"

"Understood!" Durant smiled.He didn't expect that in the first game, the coach not only let him start, but also made him the core of the offense.

Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown had no idea the Bobcats were going to make a surprise move.He believes that the Bobcats will definitely use Hayes as the core of the offense, so the defensive tactics are mainly based on how to defend Hayes. "If Hayes is on the outside, LeBron will defend. If Ben (Wallace) is in the low post to defend against the bottom line. If he goes in the middle, Big Z pays attention to assisting defense and puts Camby. I think they are likely to play a triangle Offensive tactics, Billups should follow closely. The offense is still left to LeBron to organize. Outside players look for opportunities to shoot, Big Z is in the high screen, Ben (Wallace) is in charge of the baseline screen."

With Mo Williams and West, the Cavaliers' perimeter strength has improved, because both have good three-point shooting ability.James attracts the defense and can also be assigned to the outside to create opportunities for teammates.This point is somewhat similar to the Bobcats' style of play.

Many Cavaliers home fans are holding slogans such as "James is the strongest" and "The Proud Son of Heaven".Supporting their "emperor", James also continued the habit of sprinkling magnesium powder before the game to pay tribute to the fans.

The on-site DJ affectionately introduced the players of the home team, driving the atmosphere of the scene.

When he came out, Gerald Wallace asked, "Chuck, what do you think?"

"No special idea. Today's protagonist is not me. Everyone has the opportunity to pass the ball to Kevin to play. Kevin, you shoot boldly, and Marcus (Camby) and I will grab rebounds." Hayes laughed looked at Camby.

"Control the basket!" Camby and Hayes lightly exchanged fists.

Camby's specialty is to block shots inside, and Hayes' specialty is anti-man defense pick-and-roll. The defensive power of the two is greater than the combination of Hayes and Biedrins last season.

"If the Cavaliers switch defenses, I'll cover you." Gerald Wallace walked up to Durant and said.

Billups also smiled: "Kevin, focus, I will pass the ball to you at any time."

Durant took a deep breath, he was a little moved.When he was in the Trail Blazers, many players around him were also rookies, but no one cared about him, and no one was willing to help him.All tactics revolve around Roy and Aldridge.But in the Bobcats, these big brothers took good care of him, especially Hayes, as the league MVP, was willing to give up his cell phone to him to grab rebounds for him.Before reporting to the Bobcats, this was something he didn't even dare to think about.What he has to do now is to play to his strengths.

Players debut, Bobcats starting: Billups, Durant, Gerald - Wallace, Hayes, Camby.

Cavaliers starters: Mo Williams, West, James, Ben Wallace, Ilgauskas.

"Today I must beat you." James and Hayes shook hands and said coldly.

"Oh? It's not like the Cavaliers want to win the Bobcats." Hayes laughed.He paid no heed to James' provocation.

The game started, with Camby jumping over Ilgauskas.Wallace received the basketball and handed it over to the Billups organization.Mo Williams comes up on defense.

Mo Williams' organizational ability is indeed very average, but his defense is underestimated. The physical confrontation is slightly worse, but he is very tight.

Billups relied on his back to firmly protect the basketball to the frontcourt, observed the position with the corner of his eye, and lobbed the ball to Hayes in the low post on the right.As soon as the ball was shot, Billups began to run to the bottom line. Durant was on the right side of the top of the arc, and the three formed a triangle.The person defending Durant was indeed West.

The Cavaliers sent Ben Wallace to defend Hayes in the low post.At this moment, West felt a little guilty when he saw Durant.How tall is this guy?Isn't that the same as letting me defend the center?If you don't count the explosive head, Varejao's height is not as good as Durant.

West understands his disadvantages, but he can't call his teammates to change defenses. In the preseason, Durant played small forward. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown thought the starting shooting guard would be Azubuike. Well, everything that everyone should do has been arranged.

When West was helpless, Hayes had already divided the ball.Durant caught the ball and made a jumper with one step inside the three-point line, and made a steady shot.West took off with all his strength, but he could only reach Durant's chin. 2 to 0.

broken.Mike Brown recognized the Bobcats' intentions right away.At this time, maybe James can only be sent up to defend, but it is also very difficult for West to defend Gerald Wallace. Their perimeter defense has obvious loopholes.

The players on the Cavaliers are also aware of this, but they have to attack first.

Mo Williams took the ball upfield and handed it to James.Gerald Wallace came up on defense.Ilgauskas pulled a high screen, James broke through with the ball, and after changing defenses, he matched up with Hayes.

The two are often singled out in the national team. Because of his physical advantage, James has the upper hand. He is very aware of Hayes' weakness, so he pulls up and shoots, and the ball is also scored. 2 to 2.

After the goal, Hayes didn't care, and ran towards the Cavaliers halftime with a smile on his face.

This round, Billups omitted the step of passing to Hayes and passed the ball directly to Durant.Durant catches the ball at the top of the arc, and West is still in front of him.

Durant directly made a jumper, but West couldn't cover it, but the ball missed.Ben Wallace grabs the backboard.

"Don't worry, if you have a chance to vote directly!" Hayes whispered to Durant.He is afraid that Durant will lose confidence if he misses a shot. If Hayes shoots from the outside, West can play a role in interference, but Durant is not much different from shooting open shots under West's defense. .This is talent.

Durant took a deep breath, and the defense focused on West.He made up his mind, his teammates and the head coach trust him, so don't be afraid at this time.The three-pointer was not accurate enough, so he went inside and made a mid-range shot, a little closer to the basket.

The Cavaliers attack, their offensive routine is still very simple, that is, the pick-and-roll cooperation between Ilgauskas and James. This time, James attracted the double-teaming of Hayes and Wallace, and passed the ball back to the high post.Billups rushed up and jumped up to block the block, and Ilgauskas passed the ball to Mo Williams on the outside, who made a three-pointer with an open jumper. 2 to 5.

There's no way West could block me, I'm going to take this as a practice shot, there's no one in front of me.Durant thought.

Billups dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and still handed it to Durant, who moved by himself, forming a triangle with the low post Hayes.Durant dribbled the ball two steps into the three-point line and made a sudden stop for a jumper. The arc of the ball was very flat, but it fell steadily into the basket. 4 to 5.

The Cavaliers attacked, James was strictly guarded, and passed to Mo Williams on the outside.Williams cuts to the baseline with a screen by Ben Wallace.Throw hit! 4 to 7.

The Bobcats still played mainly Durant, playing the same tactics, Gerald - Wallace pulled James to the other side, and Hayes contained the defense in the low post.Everyone pulls away and gives Durant singles.After Durant received the ball, he still took a jumper from the three-point line.The ball hit again! 6 to 7.

Mike Brown couldn't sit still.Bobcats is the main Durant this point, in the matchup with West, Durant has a clear advantage.

"Switch. LeBron goes to Durant. Don't let him get too aggressive," Mike Brown yelled.

"Gerald, they're going to switch defenses, you give Kevin a cover." Hayes said to Gerald Wallace.Wallace nodded.

Although Gerald Wallace also has an advantage in playing West, but the height advantage is not as great as Durant.Compared with jump shots, Durant is also more accurate than him.As long as he blocks James for Durant, it will still be Durant and West's matchup after the defense.

James was entangled by Gerald Wallace and Hayes and couldn't get inside.He wasn't aggressive either, passing the ball to Mo Williams.

Mo Williams is also a "nervous knife" player, and no one can guard against it when the touch comes.He has quick thinking, moves like a civet cat, and moves like a rabbit. Even if he is marked by a special person, he can successfully attack under the cover of his teammates.

Billups was once again blocked by Ben Wallace on the baseline.Camby is good at defending inside, but his feet move slowly, and follow-up defense is not his specialty. Mo Williams dribbled the ball over Camby, and scored with a backhand. 6 to 9.

I didn't expect the Cavaliers to use such a double pick-and-roll tactic to add an offensive point, which is much better than last season.Hayes thought, sending the baseline.Mo Williams' offensive power can't be underestimated. If it was the Cavaliers last season, James alone would definitely not be able to guarantee such a high offensive efficiency.

However, the Bobcats have also increased their offensive points here, and they are stronger than Mo Williams.Although Durant is still a little tender now, he has the potential to become a big offensive weapon.

"Boy, don't think about scoring easily again." James followed Durant.Said viciously.

Billups saw Durant being pegged, lobbed the ball to Hayes in the low post on the left, and started running by himself.Hayes dribbled twice with his back and failed to squeeze Ben Wallace.

But his purpose is not to play singles, but to wait for Gerald Wallace to act.

Gerald Wallace blocked James without the ball. Durant threw off the defense and rushed to the inside from the center. At this time, Hayes turned to the center and gently passed the ball into Durant's hands.Durant took the ball and jumped up.Ignoring Ilgauskas' block, with a flat head, he smashed the ball into the basket with one hand! 8 to 9.

Durant, who was known as a parallel importer last season, showed his power in the first game, scoring 8 points in a row!
(End of this chapter)